Dieter Covent
Spotter since 2017
About me
About me
Tourism lecturer, tour guide and theater addict.
After my Bachelor's in Event & Cultural Management, I studied an international tourism programme at the Universitat de Girona in Catalunya. After one year, I decided to go back to my roots and graduated as a Bachelor in Tourism & Leisure Management in Brussels, where I teach tourism topics such as tour operating and nature-made visitor attractions.
Although I was born in the city of Oudenaarde, I moved to my beloved Ghent 7 years ago. In my spare time I enjoy the medieval city with its cozy restaurants, funky bars and inspiring museums. Furthermore, I am a travel addict and love to discover local places in unknown regions.
Why Ghent
As Europe's best-kept secret, Ghent steals everyone's heart. You will find locals with a healthy dose of pride and a historical city on the water where old goes hand in hand with new. Ghent is known for its laid back atmosphere, although it remains a livable, vibrant art city for all.
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My spots (18)
Citadelpark
Green and culture go hand in hand
"Citadelpark" in Ghent, only 800m from Sint-Pieters station, is the oldest and biggest park in the city - the perfect place for picnics and outdoor games.
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Chocolatier Van Hoorebeke
Handmade chocolates
"Chocolatier Van Hoorebeke" in Ghent is a shop run by my family that specialises in Belgian pralines, or chocolate! Do try our Brasil mix...
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Dieter
Covent
City Park
Green heart of Ghent
"City Park" is a small park next to the much-discussed City Hall - a meeting place for young and old. I enjoy getting philosophical with the view here...
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Dieter
Covent
Hug a Tree
Rare plane tree
There's this huge plane tree in Ghent. It's very characteristic and has a strong presence and I love its mature, solitary look. Go hug it or kiss it...
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Dieter
Covent
Ghent by Light
Magical city lights
"Ghent by Light" at night is just amazing. It always makes me feels like I'm inside a fairytale. Get a map of the whole walk and enjoy the two-hour path!
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Dieter
Covent
Sunday Flower Market
Flowers and locals
The "Sunday Flower Market" in Ghent is a main tradition. On Sunday mornings, we head to Kouter square and stroll alongside the stalls, never in a hurry...
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Dieter
Covent
De Gekroonde Hoofden
Best spare ribs in town
"De Gekroonde Hoofden" is one of the famous spare rib restaurants in Ghent and my absolute number one. Why? I just love their four different kinds of ribs.
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Dieter
Covent
Lightning Bird Tree
Light artwork
"Lightning Bird Tree" is an art installation in Ghent. It's inspired by the famous fairytale L'Oiseau Bleu. Its reflection on the river makes it better!
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Dieter
Covent
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